The Special Olympics is an organization that offers individuals with disabilities the opportunity to compete in various sports events against others of like capabilities. Because it is organized in such a way as to allow most athletes to end the day with at least one medal (Gold, Silver, or Bronze), the Special Olympics fosters self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment. It is exciting to cheer on your athlete and see the rewarding smile as he or she wins an event.
As a volunteer, you have the unique opportunity to make personal connections with the athletes and share in one of the crowning moments of a person's year. It requires only one afternoon of your time, yet it makes a profound impact in the lives of those you serve. Of course, the athletes aren't the only winners... the sense of joy these athletes exhibit is contagious. We promise you will feel so good that you'll want to return every year.
Join the more than 700,000 Special Olympics volunteers around the world by contacting your local program. (Simply go to specialolympics.org and click on "Volunteer" Then go to the bottom of the page and click on "Program Locater" to find your state chapter.) You can volunteer for a specific event, as an athlete escort, or in a myriad of other venues (see their website for complete information). If you are currently unable to volunteer but would still like to support this organization, the Special Olympics' official fund-raising drive takes place throughout the month of January. We hope you will consider supporting them any way you can.
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In 2008, 61.8 million adults donated approximately 8 billion hours of service. This represents 26.4% of adults who volunteered through or for an organization to address pressing needs such as hunger, homelessness, illiteracy, environmental disasters, and other community concerns.
Were YOU one of them? Why not?
If the opportunities we present on this site are too demanding of your time, go to:
youngmothersservingothers.blogspot.com
(you don't have to be a young mother - that site has things ANYONE can do. )
Check it out, pick something, and you'll feel less guilty.
You can't do everything for everyone, but you CAN do SOMETHING for SOMEONE.
The Buck Institute for Age Research reports that people who serve... - even once a month - have a 44% lower risk of a major disease than those who don't. That's the same protection you'd get by exercising four times a week!
You'll get the same life-lengthening benefits by donating a few cans of food or a box of gently used clothing. You can also give back, without spending a cent, by clicking on sites where advertisers make a donation in return:
Note:
377,260 children received health care between July and December of 2009
1,332 mammograms were paid for,
252 million bowls of food were donated for animals,
and 252 million sq. feet of habitat was protected.
Keep on clicking!!!!!
you can do it, yes you can.
In 2008, 61.8 million adults donated approximately 8 billion hours of service. This represents 26.4% of adults who volunteered through or for an organization to address pressing needs such as hunger, homelessness, illiteracy, environmental disasters, and other community concerns.
Were YOU one of them? Why not?
If the opportunities we present on this site are too demanding of your time, go to:
youngmothersservingothers.blogspot.com
(you don't have to be a young mother - that site has things ANYONE can do. )
Check it out, pick something, and you'll feel less guilty.
You can't do everything for everyone, but you CAN do SOMETHING for SOMEONE.
Jeri & Amy
Who Are We?
We are a mother/daughter team who are committed to helping people find ways of serving others that fits into their busy life styles. This site is for people who would like to join others in service through organizations who are well established and are in need of help.
What Have YOU Done for Others This Year???
My husband said all he wants for Christmas - every year - is a list of what each member of our family has done for others. It can be as simple as letting a mom with a baby go ahead of you in a grocery line, or as time consuming as committing to spend a specific amount of time volunteering at a local charity. It doesn't have to be time spent, it can be money you've saved up for a particular charity. My list turned out longer than I originally thought it would be. Sometimes we don't think we're doing anything, but when we make a list, we realize that we have helped others without realizing it. Try it.
Hopefully you'll be inspired to do more.
Hopefully you'll be inspired to do more.
Teens Who Want to Serve:
Dosomething.org is the place for teens to find things online to do for others when they are off line. LOTS of interesting causes and activities to become involved with.
Go to their site and find something you think your teen would enjoy - then go to the site together and explore the possibilities.
Doing something is empowering and helps teens feel good about themselves.
Go to their site and find something you think your teen would enjoy - then go to the site together and explore the possibilities.
Doing something is empowering and helps teens feel good about themselves.
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Why Serve?
The Buck Institute for Age Research reports that people who serve... - even once a month - have a 44% lower risk of a major disease than those who don't. That's the same protection you'd get by exercising four times a week!
Why it works: Volunteering boosts dopamine, a brain chemical that enhances feelings of pleasure and reward. And all those good feelings fire up your body's production of antibodies that fend off illness!
You'll get the same life-lengthening benefits by donating a few cans of food or a box of gently used clothing. You can also give back, without spending a cent, by clicking on sites where advertisers make a donation in return:
Give Back Without Spending a Cent:
Note:
377,260 children received health care between July and December of 2009
1,332 mammograms were paid for,
252 million bowls of food were donated for animals,
and 252 million sq. feet of habitat was protected.
Keep on clicking!!!!!
1 comment:
Very nice post...I was just thinking about something I could do as far as service for the community...I will definitely check this out! Thanks :)
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